B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 7 Public International Law 2020 Nov Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss whether international law is a true law or not.
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2. Q2 Examine state practice as to the application of international law within the municipal sphere.
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3. Q3 What is meant by recognition ? Critically examine the various theories of recognition.
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4. Q4 Explain the nature of jurisdiction exercised by the coastal state on its territorial sea.
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5. Q5 What is territorial jurisdiction of the state ? Explain the principles governing territorial jurisdiction.
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6. Q6 Explain the grounds for termination of treaties.
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7. Q7 Explain the composition and jurisdiction of the international court of justice.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Dual Nationality.
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2. Q8 (b) International custom.
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3. Q8 (c) Asylum.
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Solve any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) Mexico sent troops to protect three Americans from a mob in its territory. Instead of protecting them, the troops opened fire on the Americans and killed them. Is Mexico liable for the wrongs of the troops ? Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) The Prince of state 'A' during his stay in state 'B' promises to marry a lady. Subsequently, he refuses to marry her. She wants to file a suit against him in state 'B'. Advice her.
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3. Q9 (c) State 'X' get 'A' extradited from state 'Y' on the ground that he had fled to 'Y' after murdering a fellow servant in a ship belonging to 'X'. In 'X', 'A' is tried not for murder but for causing grievous hurt to a fellow servant. Is X's act justifiable. Decide.
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